Commented on raghav5272's review

I had the experience of flying in the MD-11 from Amsterdam to Hyderabad. It's an old airplane, and the seats were faded. Also, the spacing between seats is non-existent. Very unpleasant leg of the journey, which started in Toronto. Overall, KLM was a very good experience, but the MD-11 needs to read more...

Commented on saigunturi's review

I'm not sure if this is the one which I had the misfortune of flying from in '93. All I remember was the smell of urine and birds flying around inside. I couldn't believe it was an airport!

Commented on aj_aj4u's review

It is very pathetic that this type of segregation occurs in this day and age. I have never flown by Air France, nor will I consider it.

Commented on panditz's review

I took KLM on my most recent trip to India. The aircraft from Amsterdam to Hyderabad was an MD-11. These are probably the oldest KLM jets which are currently active. I was fortunate to have a fairly good experience with KLM, especially with their people at Amsterdam airport. Also, I don't recall read more...

Commented on amateurabe's review

The Party has been one of my favourite movies ever since I had the opportunity to see it. It was produced in 1968, but the humour and presentation of the story will never go out of style. Peter Sellers' acting as an Indian is excellent!!!

Commented on main_chup's review

I have never travelled by Indian Railways till my most trip to India. The exterior of the train and the way people looked out the window reminded me a little of prisoners being sent to a jail. The train itself looked like it was over 100 years old. The interior with the vinyl seats and overflowing read more...

Commented on own review

I agree that these pay washrooms discriminate against those with no money. No, fortunately, I have not seen any pay washrooms in either US or Canada. My experience with Indian public washrooms was very limited, actually, I only visited 2 of them. They were both very clean. Granted, this does no read more...

Commented on coolcritic007's review

You have touched upon many, if not all, of the important aspects of being on MS, in a carefully worded, solid piece of writing. I do appreciate people's comments (either positive or negative) after reading any of my reviews. Constructive criticism allows the individual to improve. Ratings are read more...

Commented on own review

This washroom was in Kerala, a place called Velli Tourist Centre. Maybe that's why it was cleaner than usual. Thanks for the comment.

Commented on drharryrao's review

The ones which charged one rupee, from my experience, were the 'pay as you go' type. These were much cleaner than the usual public ones which I saw. A good and humorous review, Harry! Philip

Commented on divya's review

I never heard of any payment plan on MS. I know there are MS points for several things. Is this what you are referring to? I believe that everyone should be given an equal opportunity to voice their opinions, regardless of where they live in the world. Philip

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Commented on own review

Actually, I was born in New Delhi. I've been hearing that the traffic problems, which I experienced in Hyderabad, and not exclusive. It seems to occur in any large city. I just don't see it very often since Toronto is such a small city compared to anywhere in India. Thanks for your comments.

Commented on own review

Well, you can say I am a tourist in India, having lived in Canada for almost my whole life. In no way did I intend to say that only Hyderabad has the traffic problems. I'm sure it exists in Bangalore, Madras, Bombay etc. My only experience has been with Hyderabad traffic on this recent visit. I read more...

Commented on own review

Yes, I saw some traffic police, but they just wag a very long stick...one time they stopped the autorickshaw I was driving in because the officer said the license plate numbers were too small. He gave the auto driver a 50 rupee fine. I got out to look at the licence plate and it was like every oth read more...

Commented on pete's review

Yes, that is good advice to pack lemon rice as it doesn't spoil as easily. I travelled by train when I went from Hyderabad to Palghat and back. It was on the Sabari Express. The catering company is always coming back offerering coffee, chai etc. I did order the breakfast, idli and vada, which wa read more...